Mary Benedetta

author

Mary Benedetta was a journalist and author who collaborated with photographer László Moholy-Nagy on the book 'The Street Markets of London' (1936). While specific biographical details regarding her early life or later career are scarce in primary records, she is recognized for providing the descriptive text that accompanied Moholy-Nagy's photographs. Her work served as a comprehensive survey of the history and tradition of London's street markets during the 1930s.[1,2]

Themes

  • Journalism
  • London Street Markets
  • Urban Life

Works by Mary Benedetta

  • The Street Markets of London 1936 · John Miles Ltd. · book · English Text by Mary Benedetta; photographs by László Moholy-Nagy.

References

  1. Internet Archive - The Street Markets of London link
  2. METROMOD Archive - The Street Markets of London link